Voile de mystère et de beauté berbère, 2022

by Ibrahima Barry

Painting : acrylic 80 x 64.5 x 3 cm 31.5 x 25.4 x 1.2 inch

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About the artwork

Type

Unique work

Signature

Hand-signed by artist

Authenticity

Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the gallery

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Medium

Painting: acrylic

Dimensions cm inch

80 x 64.5 x 3 cm 31.5 x 25.4 x 1.2 inch Height x Width x Depth

Framing

Not framed


Tags

Portrait

African artworks

Figurative

Africa

Alger

Women

Morocco

Tradition

Red

Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: Guinea

The painting by Guinean artist Ibrahima Barry offers a captivating and unexpected vision of a North African Berber woman, dressed in the traditional way and adorned with jewelry emblematic of the Berbers of Morocco. The artistic depiction of this woman suggests an aura of mystery and sensuality, creating a painting that is both intriguing and bewitching.

The woman occupies a central position in the composition, immediately catching the viewer's eye. She is dressed elegantly and true to traditional Berber attire, with rich and colorful fabrics adorning her body. The patterns and textures of her clothing reflect the intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance of Berber designs.

Traditional Berber jewelry adds a touch of opulence to the whole. Silver and precious metal necklaces hang around her neck and hands, evoking the history and significance of these adornments in Berber culture. The patterns and details of the jewels are rendered with painstaking attention, creating a striking contrast with the rest of the composition.

The position of the woman, delicately hiding her left eye with her left hand, adds a dimension of mystery and sensuality to the work. This element creates an intriguing mood, making observers wonder about the meaning behind this gesture and the woman's personal history.

The color palette of the work is rich and deep, evoking the warm and vibrant atmosphere of northern Africa. The warm tones add a visual and emotional dimension to the whole.

This painting by Ibrahima Barry reveals a new and fascinating aspect of his artistic talent, successfully exploring the diversity of cultures and identities through the portrait of a Berber woman from Morocco. The fusion of elegance, tradition and sensuality in this work creates a visual experience that captivates and engages the viewer.
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Professional art gallery • Guinea

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Collector’s Guide

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Ibrahima Barry, Voile de mystère et de beauté berbère
Ibrahima Barry

Ibrahima Barry

Guinea  • 1968

Ibrahima Barry was born on March 22, 1968 in Mamou and grew up in Labé. Very young, he helped his mother to paint the fabrics and liked to create the colors. He demonstrated his passion for drawing from the age of 8 and began painting in 1988.

In his works, I. Barry discovers and makes discover the soul of his country Guinea and African culture. In his paintings, the artist conveys the beauties of the four major regions of Guinea through different pictorial styles using different materials such as national fabric, raffia, cardboard, coconut fiber and even building materials and recycled objects. .

In 2021, I. Barry collaborates with the French writer Charlotte Serrière, who published the book "Indigo".

Ibrahima Barry has participated in many exhibitions. In 2004, he participated in the Dakar Biennale and exhibited his work at the National Gallery of Senegal.

In Conakry, he is called the master.


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